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Syed Shabbar Abbas, QA QC Civil Engineer

Syed Shabbar Abbas

QA QC Civil Engineer·Al Sharif Group Holding

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering Technology And Construction

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 6 months

QA QC Civil Engineer

November 2024 - Present

Al Sharif Group Holding

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

November 2024 - Present

1. Project: Construction of Al-Yasmin 132/13.8kV Substation#8214, Riyadh, KSA.
2. Project: Connection of Al-Yasmin 132/13.8kV Substation#8214 & 8255 Riyadh, KSA.
3. Project: Installation of new 110 Kv UGC for Jeddah Central JDC-1 & 2, KSA
Client: Saudi Electrical Company (SEC)
Consultant: SEC PDC & Tractebel Engineering
4. Project: Construction of Jamia'a 115/13.8 kV Substation DAMMAM, KSA.

Duties and Responsibilities:
▪ Implemented SEC Project Technical Specifications (PTS), Project Quality Plans (PQP), ITPs, Method
Statements, and checklists across substation civil and underground works.
▪ Conducted inspections for foundations, duct banks, trenches, equipment foundations, boundary walls, asphalt,
and finishing works, ensuring compliance with SEC/NG standards and consultant requirements.
▪ Supervised and monitored construction activities including reinforced concrete works, precast panel erection,
waterproofing systems, grouting, thermal insulation, painting, and steel structure baseplate installation.
▪ Reviewed and processed MIRs, WIRs, and RFIs, coordinated with SEC/consultant for timely inspections and
approvals.
▪ Witnessed and verified third-party laboratory testing (FDT, soil compaction, slump, cubes, asphalt,
waterproofing, rebar), ensuring compliance with approved vendors and specifications.
▪ Managed quality control of underground utilities (HDPE/XLP/UPVC ducts, manholes, chambers), perimeter
fencing, gates, and asphalt roads.
▪ Issued, tracked, and closed NCRs, CARs, and Site Observations; performed Root Cause Analysis and
implemented corrective/preventive actions.
▪ Supported and participated in internal and external audits; prepared audit packs, provided evidence, and
ensured closure of findings.
▪ Maintained quality records (MIR/RFI registers, NCR/CAR logs, test reports, concrete pour logs, as-built QA/QC
dossiers) for final project handover.
▪ Enforced safety and Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements during works inside energized substations,
complying with SEC safety protocols.
▪ Prepared and submitted QA/QC dossiers, close-out packages, and as-built documentation for SEC project
handover.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

QC Civil Engineer

September 2024 - October 2024

AL-OSTOOL AL-AALI

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

September 2024 - October 2024

Project: Demolition and Site Clearance Works DG-2, Dariyah Gate Project, Riyadh, KSA.
Client: Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Consultant: AECOM

Duties and Responsibilities:
▪ Prepare and submit Inspection Requests (IR & MIR) for all incoming material and various construction
activities, ensuring that all necessary inspections are conducted and documented before proceeding to
the next phase of work.
▪ Check the quality of materials like cement, sand, aggregate, and steel. Concrete quality tests include cube
testing, concrete temperature, slump test etc and other checking details, including handling and storage
of material.
▪ Maintain track status and update logs of submitted IRs, MIRs, and other quality-related documents. Ensure
timely submission, approval, response and coordination with construction team to address any issues
identified during inspections.
▪ Liaise with client representatives and consultants for the approval of IRs, MIRs, and other quality-related
documents, ensuring all project requirements are met.
▪ Raising NCR (Non-Conformance Report) in case of Non-Conformity on site and following up for closing
NCR after verification of correction done.
▪ Regularly check that construction processes comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations,
identify and document non-conformances, initiate corrective actions, and monitor their implementation
to rectify deficiencies and prevent recurrence.
▪ Compile and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports, summarizing inspection results, material
approvals, and any non-conformance issues, and submit them to project management and client
representatives.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Quality Control

Civil Inspector

August 2021 - December 2023

CDM Smith

Umm Salal Ali, Qatar

August 2021 - December 2023

Project: Construction of TSE Transmission Pipeline along Dukham Highway & TSE Main along Orbital
Road between Dukhan Road & North Doha, Qatar.
Client: ASHGHAL PWA Qatar
EPC Contractor: Al Jaber Engineering

Key Features:
1. GRP TSE transmission pipeline of DN 800 X 27 KM pipeline along the south side of Dukhan Highway to
Rawdat Rasheed Bypass and along Al Otouriya Road to Al Khuraib area.
2. Gap GRP TSE transmission pipeline 800 X 18 KM along Orbital highway.
 Supervising all Excavation & installation 16.3 km of GRP pipeline for the TSE network and installation
 TSE pipeline GRP DN800 35KM approx.
 Tunnel boring machines of various diameters mainly 1200mm and 1400mm for excavating tunnels, road
crossing and installing RCC and DI pipes along a length of 2800 L.M.
 TSE pipeline DI DN800 2800 L.M approx.
 TSE pipeline HDPE DN400 985 L.M
 Construction of Chambers: Wash Out 20 no’s, Air Valve 21 no’s, Gate Valve 44 no’s & Butterfly Valve 36
no’s, and 1 no Flow meter valve
 Laying of Fiber-optic Cable along the newly laid pipeline 18.34KM
 Fiber Optic Cable HDPE DN110, 18 KM and Construction of its FOC Draw pit 89 no’s
Duties and Responsibilities:
▪ Performs daily field inspections for IR & MIR and maintaining accurate records of inspections and testing
activities.
▪ Monitoring and documenting construction weekly and monthly progress report, including the installation
of materials and equipment.
▪ Conducted field and laboratory tests of soils and construction materials.
▪ Inspection of the rebars and formwork for TSE Network Chambers and their shafts.
▪ Monitor the execution of civil works performed at site and ensure the implementation of the approved
drawings and standards.
▪ Scanned the working area to identify the existing utilities to proceed for the proposed work.
▪ Inspection of protection of the existing utilities as per authority requirement, Potable water and TSE,
Electrical, Telephone, network, and Road crossing ducts.
▪ Monitoring the jacking work and grouting the pipe.
▪ Continuous Field Inspections of the work in progress and consultation with both the Engineer’s and
Contractor’s supervisory staff
▪ Identifying and documenting construction defects, deviations from plans, and non-compliance issues
▪ Collaborating with project managers, engineers & contractors to address & resolve non-compliance issues
▪ Coordination with Contractor’s supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence & method of work
▪ Review of As-Built drawings, in coordination with inspectors and surveyors.
▪ Keep the RE informed of work progress, problems and issues
▪ Reported safety hazards identified at sites or during construction and assisted with remedial actions.
▪ Maintain standards of safety and comply with Company’s Health, Safety, and Environment Management
System requirements.
▪ Follow and maintain Company standards of Quality in accordance with Company Quality System
requirements.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Quality Control

Plant Supervisor

December 2016 - November 2020

CEMEX TOPMIX L.L.C – Dubai, UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2016 - November 2020

SOME OF MAJOR PROJECTS SUPERVISED IN CEMEX.

 Alec Engineering and Contracting at CBC-235, Dubai Hills Regional Mall.
 Alec Engineering and Contracting at Expo2020-Coex Campus & Mobility Pavilion.
 Alec Engineering and Contracting at DXB Airport project.
 Muhammad Mohsin Al Kharafi at Dubai & Mukhtoom Airport projects.
 Khansaheb Civil Engineering at Leader Sports Mall.
 Alstom Transport at Route 2020 Metro Project.
 Arabian Construction Company at Enoc Refinery Expansion Project at Jafza.
 Hills & Fort Construction Nad Al Sheba Royal Pearl.
 Al Ahmadiah Contracting & Trading at Kempinski Hotel at Palm Jumeriah.
 Laing O Rourke Middle East Holding at The Hilton Garden Mall of Emirate, Dubai
 Ascon Akoya -Akoya Damac Dubai Land Area.
 Al Jaber Grinker-LTA Engg_Contg. Bluewater Island Project (Ain Dubai).
 Dutco Balfour Beatty Contracting L.L.C. at B+G+M+5 Floors Jebel Ali Park Hotel.
 Fibrex Contracting at Meydan Beach Hotel (B1+B2+G+55 Floor JBR.
 Khansaheb Civil Engineering Mall of Emirates extension project & at X0099- Minhad Airbase Project.
 DDB Contracting Dubai Harbor Project.
 Creative Concrete Concept projects Dubai Park & Resorts, Motion Gate Dubai, LEGOLAND, Lapita Resort.
 Commodore Contracting Co L.L.C at The Distinction Tower, Burj Khalifa District, Dubai.
 Swissboring Overseas Corp. LTD. at DMC Butterfly Project at Al Sofouh Tecom, Dubai
 Ali & Son’s Contracting L.L.C at H.E Juma Al Majid Tower Dubai.

Responsibilities as Plant Supervisor
▪ Responsibilities included plant supervision, operation reports, coordination with dispatch,
monitoring KPIs, and HSE responsibilities.
▪ Assisted in various areas of manufacturing, inventory control, safety, and process
implementation.
▪ Tracked supplies to proactively identify and resolve shortages impacting manufacturing plans.
▪ Increased productivity and reduced material waste to establish coherence.
▪ Implemented operational standards for high-quality manufacturing output.
▪ Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
▪ Confer with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities within or
between departments
▪ Utilization and control of fleet (Truck mixers & Mobile Pumps) through GPS in a different location
as per Plants requirements.
▪ Check truck mixer drivers in coordination with RM Transport supervisor and plan their schedule
as per production requirement.
▪ Responsible to check the availability of equipment and collaborated in coordination with the
workshop supervisor and transport supervisor.
▪ Partnered with management to prepare for upcoming production activities with adequate
staffing and resources.
▪ Tracked employee productivity, performance and task completion to meet quality standards.
▪ Coordinate training and mentoring for team members, maintaining skilled and well-performing
group.
▪ Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues.
▪ Recorded safety inspection findings to produce reports for suggested improvements.
▪ Return concrete Management and Waste Disposal monitoring & control.
▪ Operation report for dispute delivery tickets and customer complaints as well as reviewing and
solving SAP/RMS disputes.
▪ Report all incidents/Near miss’s/Hazard alerts to the immediate supervisor/Manager.
▪ Participate in department safety meetings/toolbox talks/Complaints/ incident investigations/
risk assessments process as instructed by the immediate supervisor.
▪ Implemented Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to remove production
constraints and improve product quality.
▪ Responsible to follow the company Health & Safety policies, Safety essentials, rules, safe systems,
operating procedures and work instructions at our plants, sites and offices.
▪ Support, the company to full fill its legal obligations in terms of health, Safety & Environment.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Manufacturing

Site Engineer

February 2013 - December 2015

Al Naboodah Contracting

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2013 - December 2015

Project: Dubai Airport Extension & Refurbishment Projects, United Arab Emirates
1) SP-367-1 Northern Runway Resurfacing & Airfield Improvement
2) SP-367-4 Airfield Improvement Linked to South Runway
3) SP-182-2 Batching Plant Additional Remote Stand
4) SP 182-3E - Expo Stand enabling works:

The contract for SP100 - Miscellaneous Airfield Works was a three-year contract for the
development and refurbishment of the existing Dubai International Airport infrastructure to meet
projected demands for 2020.The works undertaken included the construction of four new aircraft
stands, the upgrading of the existing stands, refurbishment of the north and south runways, as well
as improvements to the existing airport infrastructure and upgrading of existing substations.

Client: Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCA)
Consultant: Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Duties and Responsibilities
 Responsibilities included supervision and monitoring of work, site management, inspection
and coordination with consultants, preparation of reports, and attending meetings.
 Prepare and submit IR’s & MIR’s the Concrete tests, DFT, Backfilling, excavation etc. report to
the Consultant for review and approval.
 Giving day to day task to Foremen, monitored construction site progress, managing routine
and complex issues to keep tasks on track and costs within budget.
 Estimated materials, equipment and labor needed for construction activities and secured
resources needed to facilitate completion and delivery of projects.
 Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports and arranges the site meetings.
 Reporting to the Project Engineer, Construction Manager and Project Manager.
 Conducts supervision and inspections of internal and external subcontractor to determine if
civil, structural, excavation, backfilling, formwork, reinforcement work and pipelines works
have been done in accordance with contract drawing and specifications and control and
monitor concrete work.
 Checked staff followed safety regulations and wore PPE through closely monitored employee
operations.
 Responsible for site visits, ensuring that health and Safety is maintained at all the time.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Assistant Civil Engineer

June 2012 - February 2013

AL KAHF TRADING & CONT. CO

Salalah, Oman

June 2012 - February 2013

Project: SM/DR/02/2012 Salalah Drainage Network Project.
Client: Salalah Municipality, Oman
Consultant: Systra

Key Project Features:
 Ranging of the 150mm Dia UPVC to 800mm Dia GRP pipes
 Excavation and installation the RCP pipes for the storm water 600mm to 1000mm
 Streetlight piling and fixing the steel and concrete
 Preparing the formation for Interlock and curb stone
 Fixing the interlock and curb stone

Duties and Responsibilities:
 Supervision & monitoring of work prior to final inspection of excavation, installation & laying
pipeline works for stormwater & sewerage system in which different sizes of pipes were used.
 Overall Site Management and giving daily day to day task to Charge men and Foremen.
 Calculating Labors and machineries to perform different task as per job requirement.
 Inspection and supervision of different activates as per drawing and specification.
 Putting inspection and its clearance from consultant.
 Preparing Daily, weekly and Monthly Progress Reports.
 Reporting to the Civil Engineer and Project Manager
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Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Sub-Engineer (Building & Road)

January 2008 - August 2011

MES Chaklala, Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

January 2008 - August 2011

Projects Name:
 Construction three storied OPD in CMH, Rawalpindi-covered are 36500sq.ft.
 6 Airmen Barracks in Iqbal Camp in PAF Base, Chaklala, Rawalpindi
 Installation six nos of Foul Sever line10.7km and Storm network of 600mm to
800mm Dia16km RC pipes in PAF Base Chaklala, Rawalpindi

Duties and Responsibilities:
 Overall Site management and planning, Working out quantities of various material requirements
as per Sites requirement.
 Inspect all the works and get approval from consultants, setting out Project works in accordance
with Drawings & Specification.
 Reporting to the Project Engineer, Construction Manager and Project Manager.
 Supervising Projects: including in house, external contractors and sub-contractors.
 Responsible for maintaining health and safety at site, attending meetings and competently
communicate with Clients and Consultants.
 Ensuring that all assigned work is completed on time and within agreed budgets.
 Prepare Bill of Quantities and checking the sub contractor's bills calculating the quantity of men
and machinery for each activity on daily basis activity.
 Maintaining and Monitoring progress, preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports and
arranges the site meetings.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Preston University

July 2012

July 2012

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering Technology And Construction

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3.2 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.2 out of 4

Construction of Kohala Bridge.

Skills

civil engineer

Expert

Document Control

Expert

Code Compliance

Expert

Construction Supervision

Expert

Quality Control

Expert

Quality Control & Management

Expert

MS Office, Excel, Power Point

Expert

Dry & Wet Utilities

Expert

Inter departmental Communication

Expert

Quality Control, Team Work & Motivation, Interdepartmental communication

Expert

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor

Expert

Internal Audit

Intermediate

Substation & Underground Projects

Expert

Internal & External Audit & closure

Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Intermediate

Urdu

Native Speaker

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineering

Engineering Technologist

August 2024

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
May 2025
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor
May 2025
Quality Management System
Feb 2022
Root Cause Analysis
Jan 2018
Health & Safety Management System
Oct 2018
Risk & Environment Impact assessment
Sep 2016
Concrete Fundamentals Middle East CFME UAE
Jun 2015
AutoCAD
Jul 2007
Advance Survey (Total Station)
Feb 2009

Training
10 Hrs - Construction
International Association of Safety Professional
Apr 2016
Confined Space
RCS International
Nov 2021

Hobbies and interests

Regional Customer Experience Award

“CEMEX TOPMIX L.L.C, Dubai, UAE - Regional Customer Experience Award – On time Delivery – Customer Centricity Top 3 AMEA Best Initiatives Award 2019”